This is a full-time position with attractive benefits.
Initially a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension.
Frequent travel, primarily to midwestern farming communities, will be required.

The individual selected will be responsible for managing a project whose goal is to provide quantitative evaluation of the economics of soil health systems in both experimental and on-farm settings. Accordingly, the incumbent will work closely and effectively with SHI’s Agricultural Economist and many partners in selecting, scheduling, and interviewing farmers about their agricultural production and farm management practices; will personally perform those interviews and collect/compile the associated production methods and data, as needed; will assist with writing reports; and will work closely and effectively with communications teams across SHI and our partnering organizations for implementing a communications plan that includes participating in social media and producing videos, fact sheets, webinars, newsletters, and others.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Science or an associated area. A Master's degree is preferred

Demonstration of excellent verbal and written communication skills involving agricultural production is required

Background in or experience with field crop production and associated farming considerations is required